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Question about Crown Moulding Cheri 08-27-2006
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Posted by Cheri on August 27, 2006, 6:21 pm
I have a question about crown moulding. I have some crown moulding that
the caulk line in separating on. I talked to a man at Lowe's and he said
that due to extremes in the weather here, hot and cold, that the only
thing that would work is silicone caulking. My friend who put it up is a
contractor, so he did a really nice job, even gluing joints etc. My
friend said it wouldn't be a good idea to use silicone, since it can't
be sanded. He then laughed and said at least I have really nice crown
moulding in the winter. Is there something I can use that wouldn't
shrink and expand like that. It's making me crazy. Any help would be
appreciated. TIA

--
Cheri






Posted by Joseph Meehan on August 27, 2006, 6:39 pm
Cheri wrote:
> I have a question about crown moulding. I have some crown moulding
> that the caulk line in separating on. I talked to a man at Lowe's and
> he said that due to extremes in the weather here, hot and cold, that
> the only thing that would work is silicone caulking. My friend who
> put it up is a contractor, so he did a really nice job, even gluing
> joints etc. My friend said it wouldn't be a good idea to use
> silicone, since it can't be sanded. He then laughed and said at least
> I have really nice crown moulding in the winter. Is there something I
> can use that wouldn't shrink and expand like that. It's making me
> crazy. Any help would be appreciated. TIA

It is hard to say about the cause. There are techniques that can reduce
problems with expansion and contraction.

As for filling the joints, I would not use silicone. It tends to not
work well for a number of reasons including holding paint and problems
sanding it. Use painter's calk.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



Posted by Cheri on August 27, 2006, 7:16 pm


Joseph Meehan wrote in message ...

> As for filling the joints, I would not use silicone. It tends to
not
>work well for a number of reasons including holding paint and problems
>sanding it. Use painter's calk.

Thanks to all who responded, you've been very helpful.

Cheri



Posted by marson on August 27, 2006, 6:40 pm

Cheri wrote:
> I have a question about crown moulding. I have some crown moulding that
> the caulk line in separating on. I talked to a man at Lowe's and he said
> that due to extremes in the weather here, hot and cold, that the only
> thing that would work is silicone caulking. My friend who put it up is a
> contractor, so he did a really nice job, even gluing joints etc. My
> friend said it wouldn't be a good idea to use silicone, since it can't
> be sanded. He then laughed and said at least I have really nice crown
> moulding in the winter. Is there something I can use that wouldn't
> shrink and expand like that. It's making me crazy. Any help would be
> appreciated. TIA
>
> --
> Cheri

is the molding painted? if so, you can use a paintable latex caulk
such as "big stretch" and paint over it. silicone should not be used
since it can't be painted over. silicone is used as a sealant, not as
a painter's caulk. the big box stores are very poor places to get
advice. if the gap is not painted (the molding is natural wood), then
you are stuck with using wood putty that remains flexible.(use a
non-drying putty such as "color putty" and test it out to see that you
have a good color match) if there is a gap between natural wood and a
painted wall, you can put painter's tape on the wood, caulk with
paintable latex caulk, touch up the paint, and pull the tape.


Posted by Buck Turgidson on August 27, 2006, 6:44 pm
Don't use silicone. It can't be painted. What you want is "Elastomeric"
caulk. Ask the paint guy at Home Depot, or better yet, a real paint store.

The brand I use is "DAP Premium Elastomeric Latex Sealant". I've never had
a problem with cracking on baseboards nor crown mouldng.



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